RELIGION

• Adamant priests adopt new tactics
• I’m awaiting my installation, says Okpalaeke
Pope Francis is seriously considering total shut-down of the 163 parishes in Catholic Diocese of Ahiara in Imo State over the protracted crisis generated by appointment of Peter Okpalaeke as Bishop.
Okpalaeke’s appointment four years ago after the demise of

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says it has not recorded any death of any Nigerian pilgrim since the beginning of the 2017 Hajj Operation three weeks ago.
The Coordinator in charge of Medina Operation and Secretary of NAHCON, Dr Bello Tambuwal, made this known while briefing journalists on Saturday

Three churches sealed as pastor harasses commissioner
Oyo State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Chief Isaac Ishola, at the weekend narrated his ordeals in the hands of the General Overseer of a new generation church while attempting to seal off the church for violating environmental laws.
The commissioner said the General

Pope Francis on Wednesday denounced “shameful” attacks on Christians in Nigeria and the Central African Republic (CAR), calling for an end to “all hate and violence”.
“I have been profoundly saddened by the massacre last Sunday in Nigeria, inside a church, where innocent people were killed,” the pontiff said at the

Having celebrated Children’s Day few months back, there is a recent finding that the prevalence of bad behaviour in recent times has increased by over 33 per cent. Every sane parent in this world wishes and prays that their child(ren) become more successful than they are. As a result, there

The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) yesterday hailed the Federal Government for suspending the enforcement of the Corporate Governance Code issued by the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN).
The PFN’s commendation is contained in a statement issued in Benin by its National President, Rev. Felix Omobude.
Omobude lauded the suspension of

THE Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) is amending its constitution to reflect its new administrative and leadership structure, it was learnt yesterday.
RCCG Head of Media and Public Relations Pastor Segun Adegbiji, stated this at a media parley at the church’s Redemption Camp in Ogun State.
This follows General Overseer (GO) Pastor Enoch

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Worldwide, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, yesterday urged Christians to serve God in spirit and in truth if they truly want to experience the blessings of God in 2017.
He spoke at the 2017 Annual Lagos State Thanksgiving Service held at the

Pastor Enouch Adejare Adeboye has retired as the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God ( RCCG) in Nigeria.
He announced the decision on Saturday morning and will be replaced by Pastor Joseph Obayemi.
More details soon.

Catholic Diocese of Sokoto Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah yesterday met with some detainees in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
He prayed for the detainees, including former ministers Musiliu Obanikoro and Femi Fani-Kayode and a former presidential spokesman Dr. Reuben Abati.
According to a statement by the EFCC